CClaimWatch
Defense counsel in 3 cases

Michael Brian Shortnacy

Shook, Hardy and Bacon L.L.P.

Address of record
2121 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 1400, Los Angeles, CA 90067, 424-285-8330
Email
mshortnacy@shb.com
Phone
(424) 285-8330
Fax
Fax 424-204-9093

Contact details as filed with the court in the cases below.

3
Cases tracked
2 active · 1 settled
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Plaintiff-side recovery
Disclosed settlement funds
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Defense-side exposure
Resolved in settlements
0
Cases with values
of 3 tracked

Case history

Publicly tracked matters where this attorney is listed as counsel.

Defense counselActive litigation — no settlement yet

American Honda Motor Co. Consumer Class Action

This is a proposed class action against American Honda Motor Co., Inc. The nature of suit is 'Contract: Other,' suggesting allegations related to contractual obligations, though the specific claims are not detailed in the docket. The case has progressed through motion practice, with the court denying in part a motion to dismiss but finding the named plaintiff lacks standing for injunctive relief.

Filed
December 16, 2024
Represents
American Honda Motor Co, Inc.
Defense counselActive litigation — no settlement yet

American Honda Motor Co. Class Action

A proposed class action against American Honda Motor Co., Inc., apparently concerning a contract or warranty dispute. The case was transferred from the Central District of California to the Southern District of Ohio. The specific alleged defect or conduct is not described in the caption or docket text.

Filed
August 27, 2024
Represents
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Defense counselSettled — claims closed

HandsFreeLink Class Action Settlement

Plaintiffs claim that American Honda Motor Co., Inc. failed to disclose a defect in the HandsFreeLink hands-free calling system offered in certain Acura vehicles (2004-2008 TL, 2005-2008 MDX, and 2007-2009 RDX models). Plaintiffs allege this defect caused them out-of-pocket losses and other damages. Honda denies all allegations and wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid litigation costs and uncertainties.

Claim deadline
May 30, 2024
Represents
American Honda Motor Company, Inc.

“Recovery” and “exposure” refer to total disclosed settlement funds in associated cases, not money personally won or lost by an attorney. Settlements generally resolve disputed allegations without a finding that either side won. Data comes from public court dockets and may be incomplete.